Tobacco UseTobacco Use

Cigarette SmokeCigarette Smoke

CigarettesCigarettesContain 43 Contain 43 knownknown carcinogens carcinogensCyanide, formaldehyde, and arsenicCyanide, formaldehyde, and arsenicAlso contain poisonous chemicals used in Also contain poisonous chemicals used in

insecticidesinsecticidesPaint, toilet cleaners, antifreeze, and Paint, toilet cleaners, antifreeze, and

explosives explosives

A Toxic MixtureA Toxic Mixture Secondhand smoke is considered a Group A Secondhand smoke is considered a Group A

carcinogen –most dangerous classcarcinogen –most dangerous class TarTar – a thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when – a thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when

tobacco burnstobacco burns Destroys cilia- tiny hair like structures that Destroys cilia- tiny hair like structures that

protect against infectionprotect against infection Damages air sacs – absorb O2 and rid the body Damages air sacs – absorb O2 and rid the body

of C02of C02 Destroys lung tissue – making lungs less able to Destroys lung tissue – making lungs less able to

functionfunction Damages lungs = bronchitis, pneumonia, Damages lungs = bronchitis, pneumonia,

emphysema, and canceremphysema, and cancer

A Toxic Mixture Cont…A Toxic Mixture Cont…

Carbon Monoxide – colorless, odorless, Carbon Monoxide – colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas and poisonous gas

Found in cigarette smokeFound in cigarette smokeReplaces oxygen in blood which remove Replaces oxygen in blood which remove

the tissues and cells of oxygenthe tissues and cells of oxygen Increases risk or high blood pressure, Increases risk or high blood pressure,

heart disease, and hardening of the heart disease, and hardening of the arteriesarteries

Pipes and CigarsPipes and Cigars

Present major health risksPresent major health risksCigars contain significantly more nicotine Cigars contain significantly more nicotine

and produce more tar and carbon and produce more tar and carbon monoxide than cigarettes domonoxide than cigarettes do

1 cigar contains as much nicotine as a 1 cigar contains as much nicotine as a pack of cigarettespack of cigarettes

Increased risk of developing cancers of Increased risk of developing cancers of the lip, mouth, and throatthe lip, mouth, and throat

Smokeless TobaccoSmokeless Tobacco

The two main types of smokeless tobacco in the The two main types of smokeless tobacco in the United States are chewing tobacco and snuff.United States are chewing tobacco and snuff.

Smokeless tobacco is Smokeless tobacco is notnot a safe alternative to a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes.smoking cigarettes.

Smokeless tobacco use can cause cancer, oral Smokeless tobacco use can cause cancer, oral health problems, and nicotine addiction.health problems, and nicotine addiction.

Chewing tobacco comes in the form of loose Chewing tobacco comes in the form of loose leaf, plug, or twistleaf, plug, or twist

Snuff is finely ground tobacco that can be dry, Snuff is finely ground tobacco that can be dry, moist, or packaged in sachetsmoist, or packaged in sachets

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CancerCancer Smokeless tobacco contains 28 cancer-causing agents Smokeless tobacco contains 28 cancer-causing agents

(carcinogens).(carcinogens). Smokeless tobacco is a known cause of human cancer; it increases Smokeless tobacco is a known cause of human cancer; it increases

the risk of developing cancer of the oral cavity.the risk of developing cancer of the oral cavity. Oral HealthOral Health Smokeless tobacco is also strongly associated with leukoplakia—a Smokeless tobacco is also strongly associated with leukoplakia—a

precancerous lesion of the soft tissue in the mouth that consists of a precancerous lesion of the soft tissue in the mouth that consists of a white patch or plaque that cannot be scraped off.white patch or plaque that cannot be scraped off.

Smokeless tobacco is associated with recession of the gums, gum Smokeless tobacco is associated with recession of the gums, gum disease, and tooth decay.disease, and tooth decay.

Nicotine AddictionNicotine Addiction Smokeless tobacco use can lead to nicotine addiction and Smokeless tobacco use can lead to nicotine addiction and

dependence.dependence. Adolescents who use smokeless tobacco are more likely to become Adolescents who use smokeless tobacco are more likely to become

cigarette smokers.cigarette smokers.

Teen Tobacco UseTeen Tobacco Use

Rates of smoking among teenagers are Rates of smoking among teenagers are still higher than those of adultsstill higher than those of adults

Heavily influenced by:Heavily influenced by:TV, movies, advertising, and by what their TV, movies, advertising, and by what their

friends do and say friends do and say Don’t think much about the futureDon’t think much about the future

Teens and TobaccoTeens and Tobacco

Nearly all first use of tobacco occurs Nearly all first use of tobacco occurs before high school graduation before high school graduation

54% of high school students had tried 54% of high school students had tried cigarette smoking at some point cigarette smoking at some point

People who do not start using tobacco People who do not start using tobacco when they are teens never start using it when they are teens never start using it

Almost 90% of adult smokers became Almost 90% of adult smokers became addicted to tobacco at or before the age of addicted to tobacco at or before the age of 18 18

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Common health problems teenagers Common health problems teenagers experienceexperience

including coughing including coughing shortness of breathshortness of breathproduction of phlegmproduction of phlegm respiratory illnesses respiratory illnesses reduced physical fitness reduced physical fitness poorer lung growth and function poorer lung growth and function

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Only 3 out of 100 high school smokers think they Only 3 out of 100 high school smokers think they will be smoking in 5 years will be smoking in 5 years

Studies show - 60 out of 100 will still be smoking Studies show - 60 out of 100 will still be smoking 7 to 9 years later 7 to 9 years later

Each DayEach Day More than 4,000 teens try their first cigarette More than 4,000 teens try their first cigarette 2,000 become regular, daily smokers 2,000 become regular, daily smokers 1000 will eventually die from a smoking-related 1000 will eventually die from a smoking-related

disease disease

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Tobacco users are more likely to use Tobacco users are more likely to use alcohol and illegal drugs than are alcohol and illegal drugs than are nonusers nonusers

Tobacco Users are also:Tobacco Users are also:more likely to get into fights & Carry more likely to get into fights & Carry

WeaponsWeaponssuffer from mental health problems such suffer from mental health problems such

as depression and attempt suicideas depression and attempt suicide